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    Taylor Shellfish Farms

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    You see all of this magic I cannot name it all!
    Roicia B.

    Yall. Literally, I am fresh off the plane from Charlotte, NC and I was treated like absolute royalty! This experience was so fresh and refreshing and the customer service?! What great things can I say about my server, Kinzie? This woman is such a gift and she deserves whatever raise she needs!! She is a light in this establishment and I enjoyed my meal as much as her company!

    Be aware of the service charge added to every check.
    Louisa M.

    My hubby is an oyster fan and we've frequented this location whenever we visit Seattle. There's always a huge crowd and line, but just go up to the host desk, check in, and they'll text you when a table is ready. We had a very brief wait on a Friday night. The staff here is so friendly, and while the restaurant serves some other seafood, oysters are their specialty. They have cool tanks right in the middle of the restaurant so you can see how fresh the oysters are. It's expensive, but on par with prices of fresh, raw oysters. Hubby got a dozen variety and loved them. They were so fresh, looked great and smelled like the ocean. I don't eat raw oysters, but he recommends the variety platter so you can try all sorts of different oysters. Note that all of the oysters served here are farm raised. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I know some food snobs would be horrified by that, LOL. Although I don't eat oysters (I've had shrimp here before that was okay), I almost always get a glass of champagne. They have a good drink menu although I find the pours are a bit stingy. Come here with money because it's pricey. A dozen oysters and a glass of champagne ran us $80. Also pay close attention to your check because the restaurant automatically adds a 19% service charge to your bill.

    Núi
    Phuong D.

    Great spot for very fresh seafood! I stopped by for the first time since I was nearby. We were seated right away and our waiter introduced the menu to us. We decided on the oyster sampler which was 2x of the six types if oysters they have and perfect for 2 people to share. All the oysters are super fresh and tasty. The waiter all mentioned they have fresh uni that day so we decided to get it. The uni is bigger than I expected and easily the highly. It tasted very fresh and creamy and goes well on toasts. Prices are reasonable for the quality of seafood. Service is very attentive. Overall I definitely would come back,especially for the uni.

    Uni
    Jessica H.

    We came here because we wanted to try some fresh oysters while visiting Seattle. The place is small and super casual but it's perfect for dropping by for a quick little snack. We ordered the Kumamoto oysters which were fresh and sweet. I personally prefer smaller oysters because they're easier to eat so these were perfect. We also ordered Uni which came with some toast and I REALLY liked how they paired together. The toast was thin and crispy and the Uni was very creamy. I've never had Uni with toast before but this was so delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely come back next time I visit Seattle again.

    Geoduck with Soy and Wasabi
    Joanna M.

    Taylor Shellfish Farm is, as the name suggests, a Shellfish Farm. Would I consider it a restaurant? Not really. Ambiance is casual, with the shellfish in the middle of the room it makes it feel like you're eating at a seafood market. Service is friendly and they check in from time to time. My partner and I got the Shucker's dozen, some additional kumamotos, and the soy and wasabi geoduck. When it came to the oysters, they were all typical of west coast oysters: meaty, crisp, sweet and refreshing. But because of this, the differences in flavor were very subtle and after a few oysters, they started to get a little bland. And while they provide a mignonette and lemon, the oysters may work a little better as dressed oysters rather than eaten straight off the half-shell. The only oysters I would consider having standalone are the kumamotos. While I do appreciate the quality of the other oysters standalone, I wouldn't have them as the star of a meal. The geoduck is similar to the oysters: fresh and sweet but better as an appetizer than a standalone dish. The white wine that we ordered to go with our shellfish was also nothing to write home about. So when I say Taylor Shellfish Farms is a Shellfish Farm and not a restaurant, I mean it's not your trendy oyster bar with cocktails, vibes, and a curated list of 30 of the best oysters from around the world/across the country. I think a better way to showcase these oysters is by dressing them or getting creative with them, because I wouldn't go out of my way to have a meal here.

    Emily L.

    Unfortunately, I got super sick from the oysters here... I got a dozen on happy hour and I don't remember what kind they were but I was pleasantly surprised that they were so large. But bigger doesn't always mean better (and I live in Texas).... The oysters weren't that flavorful and were a bit on the chewier side. I can usually down a dozen oysters easily but I should've known something was up when I was losing my appetite after half a dozen. I didn't order anything else so my experience is only based on HH oysters. Anyways, the service was also super slow from getting seated to flagging someone down to order and to grabbing the check even though they weren't busy at all. The place is super cute though and if by curious to see how the main dishes are. But like I said, I got sick so I don't think I'll be back.

    Fresh NW Dungeness Crab
    Richard N.

    The food was good! We had the Shuckers Dozen oysters and the Fresh NW Dungeness Crab. The oysters were as fresh as they can get and they have a wide variety available. The Shuckers Dozen is a variety of the oysters they have. You can see all the oysters being kept fresh in tanks in the middle of the restaurant! The crab was served with a delicious housemade sauce, but the cold crab is a little different to me (I'm used to hot steamed crab!), but we ate it all up easily! The service was amazing. They were extremely friendly, checked in often and had super fast service! They were also knowledgeable about their products and talked us through their oyster farm and each variety! We were also able to get a table immediately, but it was busy on a sunday night. People coming in and out while were there. The ambience is totally laid back and casual. They play some sports, and have a relaxed dress code.

    Anjelica C.

    Food - my husband and i split the crab. it came cold - which is always a surprise to me. i dunno if its an asian thing, but i always expect crab to be hot. anyways it came cold and with some sauce made with crab fat. i liked it, but maybe also an asian thing. i need to eat it with some rice. so we ordered a side of rice which greatly improved my experience hahaha. i dont eat oysters but obviously that is what they are known for. they have a ton of options & sampler plates. and geoduck! they make sashimi & also cook it in their chowder. maybe next time i will be brave enough to try it. service - excellent. very attentive & friendly. knowledgeable about the shellfish. ambiance - chill vibes. dont need to dress up. seemed to be fairly busy when we went, but got a table right away on a sunday night. not too many spots for large parties.

    $20 Geoduck Sashimi (soy/wasabi)
    Quinn N.

    + Exotic cuisine. I saw the geoduck recommended for tourists on YouTube and I had to try it. The geoduck itself is crunchy. + The medium you choose adds to the experience. For example, the sashimi gives you the full crunchy texture feel of the geoduck, while the chowder option gives you a warmer, homey feel. + Polite staff. + On Sunday at 3pm, I was seated right away. + Nice window view of the street outside. . Despite the photos you see online of the actual geoduck, they don't actually sell you a whole geoduck to eat there. They'll chop it up and serve in bit-size portions. - A bit extortionate. It's kind of fair though, given the illustrious geoduck. - However, you also have the 18.90% obligatory service charge. Whew! Exorbitant overall. I had: $20 Geoduck Sashimi soy/wasabi + $10 Geoduck chowder + 18.9% service charge + tax = $39.37

    Will X.

    Taylor Shellfish is where you go if you want fresh, delicious shellfish and don't mind paying for it. Our oysters were delicious and went down easy. Prawns were sizable and the sauce gave it good flavor. The crabs were pre-broken it in making it easy to get the good bits of meat. They offer some good white wine options that pair well. Service is solid and they have their oyster stations in the center for your viewing pleasure. Only cool is they share a bathroom with marketplace next door.

    Geoduck
    Mario R.

    Wow! I planned this trip months ago, and made it a point to visiting for the happy hour. They had 2 oysters in special, of which the Fat Bastard were our favorites and some of the best oysters that I've ever tasted! We also had the geoduck sashimi which is sliced paper thin and served with wasabi and soy sauce. The portion is generous as well and so tasty that we ordered a second round. I plan to return again before we leave if time permits. It's THAT good! 5 stars although I'd give 10 if I could!

    Oysters I shucked at home
    Chunneath K.

    Side quest of the day was picking up oysters to shuck at home. Taylor Shellfish probably has some of the most reasonably priced oysters out there and the quality is just as solid. I got a mix of Pacific oysters, Kumamoto, Suma Kumamoto, and Shikoku oysters. All were super tasty and not overly briny. If you ever do takeout, it's really convenient, they bag and ice everything for you, ready to go. Just a heads up, you'll need to know how to shuck oysters yourself. they also sell oyster shuckers if you need one.

    Alice H.

    We went during Happy Hour (starts at 2 pm, I believe?), and we saw they were serving Geoduck sashimi ($16)! I had never tried geoduck before! It was sweet, fresh, and had a crunchy and chewy texture. We also ordered a dozen oysters ($27), and they were all amazing! *An 18.90% service charge is included in the bill.

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    We got there near the end of the night. - they were kind and served us and it was amazing! Highly recommend this place!

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    Are you still checking for vaccination cards?

    Yes. They are.

    What time is Happy Hour?

    2-4pm, unlike the other locations

    Is it only 21+?

    No it looks like all ages

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